Gibson Dunn has provided legal counsel to GCL and ATL Partners in the sale of GCL to Providence Equity Partners. GCL is recognized globally for its expertise in live events and luxury goods specialty logistics. Providence Equity Partners, known for its investments in entertainment and media sectors, will become the majority shareholder following this transaction. Meanwhile, ATL Partners will maintain a minority equity stake.
The corporate team at Gibson Dunn was led by partner Alexander Fine, with contributions from partner Maxwell Ball and associates Jonathan Abrams and Kristen Lee. Financing advice was provided by partner Aaron Adams and of counsel Jason Durschlag. Tax matters were handled by partner Matt Donnelly and associate Eva Gao, while benefits were overseen by partner Michael Collins. Intellectual property concerns were managed by partner Meghan Hungate.
Antitrust issues involved partners Joshua Lipton and Attila Borsos along with associates Alexander Merritt and Stuart Houston. Trade aspects were addressed by partner Christopher Timura, while environmental considerations were covered by partner Michael Murphy.
Providence Equity Partners brings substantial experience in supporting company growth within the entertainment and media industries, positioning it well to guide GCL’s future development.
